Pause and Pray is a weekly 鈥渞etreat moment鈥� for students to exhale, to reflect, and to be spiritually renewed through the academic year.
Questions?
For more information email:听cmretreats@bc.edu听
or contact Campus Minister for Retreats:
Grace Davis
grace.davis@bc.edu
The Pause and Pray Experience
What's it like?
Students gather together on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at for a 45-minute reflection of music, journaling, prayer, and mindfulness. Each week, student facilitators introduce an Ignatian theme, and students share together in discussion and hospitality. Dinner to-go and materials are provided free of charge. is required each week. Gift yourself a retreat moment on a Monday night!
Fall Dates
| Spring Dates |
| September 14, 2026 | February 1, 2027* |
September 21, 2026 | March 15, 2027 |
| September 28, 2026 | March 22, 2027 |
| October 5, 2026 | April 5, 2027 |
| November 9, 2026* | April 12, 2027 |
| December 7, 2026* | April 26, 2027 |
| 听 | May 3, 2027 |
*During the colder months, Pause and Pray is moved to our indoor location at听Manresa House (College Road).
Who attends?
All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join Pause and Pray. Retreat moments are rooted in the Catholic, Ignatian tradition, and are open and accessible to students of all faith backgrounds. Any student looking to learn more about a retreat or Campus Ministry is most welcome to participate in Pause and Pray!
Pause and Pray also invites campus collaboration with other student leaders and organizations. Please contact Grace Davis听if interested in leading and/or co-hosting a Pause and Pray moment!
Costs
Pause and Pray is free of charge, with food and retreat materials provided.
Register
For questions or more information, please email cmretreats@bc.edu or contact Campus Minister for Retreats, Grace Davis
After participation in Pause & Pray, students will be able to:
- Identify a theme or practice from Ignatian spirituality and apply it to their daily lives.
- Reflect on connections between weekly themes and personal experiences or values.
- Identify how prayer, reflection, mindfulness, and community support overall well-being.
- Deepen understanding of retreats and contemplative practices.
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